used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The stench of the mangrove swamps behind them still hung heavy in the lifeless air, and as they advanced, a thick gray fog crept in from the sea.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The stench of the mangrove swamps behind them still hung heavy in the lifeless air, and as they advanced, a thick gray fog crept in from the sea.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Soon the trailing folds of vapor rolled in opaque clouds along the water, and hovered, damp and billowing, over the moving flotilla.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Osceola shouted an order in Seminole and a moment later, the bow of a canoe nosed beside the stern of the leading dugout.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The stench of the mangrove swamps behind them still hung heavy in the lifeless air, and as they advanced, a thick gray fog crept in from the sea.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
bayounounUS /ˈbaɪuː/
a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana)
From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The stench of the mangrove swamps behind them still hung heavy in the lifeless air, and as they advanced, a thick gray fog crept in from the sea.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Osceola shouted an order in Seminole and a moment later, the bow of a canoe nosed beside the stern of the leading dugout.
billowingadjectiveUS /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading Soon the trailing folds of vapor rolled in opaque clouds along the water, and hovered, damp and billowing, over the moving flotilla.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Osceola shouted an order in Seminole and a moment later, the bow of a canoe nosed beside the stern of the leading dugout.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Osceola shouted an order in Seminole and a moment later, the bow of a canoe nosed beside the stern of the leading dugout.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Soon the trailing folds of vapor rolled in opaque clouds along the water, and hovered, damp and billowing, over the moving flotilla.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading “Stop paddling!” he commanded, and his two companions obeyed.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “Stop paddling!” he commanded, and his two companions obeyed.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The stench of the mangrove swamps behind them still hung heavy in the lifeless air, and as they advanced, a thick gray fog crept in from the sea.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Soon the trailing folds of vapor rolled in opaque clouds along the water, and hovered, damp and billowing, over the moving flotilla.
dugoutnounUS /ˈdʌɡaʊt/
either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game
From this reading Osceola shouted an order in Seminole and a moment later, the bow of a canoe nosed beside the stern of the leading dugout.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
flotillanounUS /floʊˈtɪlə/
a United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships
From this reading Soon the trailing folds of vapor rolled in opaque clouds along the water, and hovered, damp and billowing, over the moving flotilla.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading The stench of the mangrove swamps behind them still hung heavy in the lifeless air, and as they advanced, a thick gray fog crept in from the sea.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Soon the trailing folds of vapor rolled in opaque clouds along the water, and hovered, damp and billowing, over the moving flotilla.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The stench of the mangrove swamps behind them still hung heavy in the lifeless air, and as they advanced, a thick gray fog crept in from the sea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Stop paddling!” he commanded, and his two companions obeyed.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The stench of the mangrove swamps behind them still hung heavy in the lifeless air, and as they advanced, a thick gray fog crept in from the sea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Stop paddling!” he commanded, and his two companions obeyed.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Soon the trailing folds of vapor rolled in opaque clouds along the water, and hovered, damp and billowing, over the moving flotilla.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The stench of the mangrove swamps behind them still hung heavy in the lifeless air, and as they advanced, a thick gray fog crept in from the sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Osceola shouted an order in Seminole and a moment later, the bow of a canoe nosed beside the stern of the leading dugout.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Osceola shouted an order in Seminole and a moment later, the bow of a canoe nosed beside the stern of the leading dugout.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading The stench of the mangrove swamps behind them still hung heavy in the lifeless air, and as they advanced, a thick gray fog crept in from the sea.
mangrovenounUS /ˈmænɡroʊv/
a tropical tree or shrub bearing fruit that germinates while still on the tree and having numerous prop roots that eventually form an impenetrable mass and are important in land building
From this reading The stench of the mangrove swamps behind them still hung heavy in the lifeless air, and as they advanced, a thick gray fog crept in from the sea.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
a particular point in time
From this reading Osceola shouted an order in Seminole and a moment later, the bow of a canoe nosed beside the stern of the leading dugout.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
in motion
From this reading Soon the trailing folds of vapor rolled in opaque clouds along the water, and hovered, damp and billowing, over the moving flotilla.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
nosedadjectiveUS /noʊzd/
having a nose (either literal or metaphoric) especially of a specified kind
From this reading Osceola shouted an order in Seminole and a moment later, the bow of a canoe nosed beside the stern of the leading dugout.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading “Stop paddling!” he commanded, and his two companions obeyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
opaqueadjectiveUS /oʊˈpeɪk/
not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight
From this reading Soon the trailing folds of vapor rolled in opaque clouds along the water, and hovered, damp and billowing, over the moving flotilla.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Osceola shouted an order in Seminole and a moment later, the bow of a canoe nosed beside the stern of the leading dugout.
Osceola
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From this reading Osceola shouted an order in Seminole and a moment later, the bow of a canoe nosed beside the stern of the leading dugout.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Soon the trailing folds of vapor rolled in opaque clouds along the water, and hovered, damp and billowing, over the moving flotilla.
paddlingverbUS /ˈpædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading “Stop paddling!” he commanded, and his two companions obeyed.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Soon the trailing folds of vapor rolled in opaque clouds along the water, and hovered, damp and billowing, over the moving flotilla.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The stench of the mangrove swamps behind them still hung heavy in the lifeless air, and as they advanced, a thick gray fog crept in from the sea.
semi-darkness
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From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
SeminolenounUS /ˈsemɪnoʊl/
a member of the Muskhogean people who moved into Florida in the 18th century
From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Osceola shouted an order in Seminole and a moment later, the bow of a canoe nosed beside the stern of the leading dugout.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
in the near future
From this reading Soon the trailing folds of vapor rolled in opaque clouds along the water, and hovered, damp and billowing, over the moving flotilla.
stenchnounUS /stentʃ/
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
From this reading The stench of the mangrove swamps behind them still hung heavy in the lifeless air, and as they advanced, a thick gray fog crept in from the sea.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Osceola shouted an order in Seminole and a moment later, the bow of a canoe nosed beside the stern of the leading dugout.
not in physical motion
From this reading The stench of the mangrove swamps behind them still hung heavy in the lifeless air, and as they advanced, a thick gray fog crept in from the sea.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading “Stop paddling!” he commanded, and his two companions obeyed.
swampsnounUS /swɑːmps/
plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog
From this reading The stench of the mangrove swamps behind them still hung heavy in the lifeless air, and as they advanced, a thick gray fog crept in from the sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The stench of the mangrove swamps behind them still hung heavy in the lifeless air, and as they advanced, a thick gray fog crept in from the sea.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The stench of the mangrove swamps behind them still hung heavy in the lifeless air, and as they advanced, a thick gray fog crept in from the sea.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The stench of the mangrove swamps behind them still hung heavy in the lifeless air, and as they advanced, a thick gray fog crept in from the sea.
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading Soon the trailing folds of vapor rolled in opaque clouds along the water, and hovered, damp and billowing, over the moving flotilla.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Stop paddling!” he commanded, and his two companions obeyed.
vapornounUS /ˈveɪpər/
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading Soon the trailing folds of vapor rolled in opaque clouds along the water, and hovered, damp and billowing, over the moving flotilla.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
at the time that
From this reading For some hours earth and water had been bathed in the semi-darkness of a misty night when the Seminole canoes issued from the broad mouth of the bayou.
